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Slayer Announce 40th Anniversary Edition Of “Hell Awaits”

Slayer will be releasing a 40th anniversary edition of “Hell Awaits” on May 15. The effort has been remastered/restored by Patrick W. Engel and it will include audio from a June 18, 1985 show at Zeche in Bochum, Germany. Guitarist Kerry King commented: “It’s the record where Slayer became Slayer. Jeff [Hanneman, late Slayer guitarist]…

November 13, 2025

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Slayer’s Slaytanic Verses Museum Launches “Hell Awaits” Online 40th Anniversary Collection

Slayer’s Slaytanic Verses museum has launched a new online collection to commemorate the 40th anniversary of “Hell Awaits.” The “Hell On Tour” archive explores the 1985 world tour in support of the album. It also includes interviews with Tom Araya and Kerry King about the “Hell Awaits” era. The following was said about the tour…

November 10, 2025

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Slayer Celebrate 35th Anniversary Of “Seasons In The Abyss” With Track By Track Video Series

Slayer are celebrating the 35th anniversary of “Seasons In The Abyss” with a new track by track video series. You can check that out HERE. The band commented: “Slaytanic Verses presents a special track-by-track video feature that sees Tom Araya and Kerry King digging deep into the backstories behind all 10 of the tracks on…

October 9, 2025

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Gary Holt Officiates Slayer Bandmate Tom Araya’s Vow Renewal

Yesterday (September 6), Slayer bassist/vocalist Tom Araya and his wife Sandra renewed their vows. The ceremony was held in Texas with Slayer guitarist Gary Holt serving as the officiate. Holt said the following about that: “So yesterday I had the great honor of having been asked to renew the vows for my dear friends Tom…

September 7, 2025

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Watch Fan-Filmed Footage From Slayer’s First Show Of 2025

Last night (July 3), Slayer played their first live show of 2025 at Blackweir Fields in Cardiff, UK. You can check out some fan-filmed footage from that set below. Notably, the concert was the band’s first in the UK since 2019.

July 4, 2025

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Kerry King On Relationship With His Slayer Bandmate Tom Araya: “He’s Not The Guy I Started The Band With”

During an interview with Cucamonga, Slayer’s Kerry King opened up about his current relationship with Tom Araya. The guitarist says things are “cool” between him and the frontman, but he is “not the guy [he] started the band with.” King said the following after being asked how guitarist Jeff Hanneman’s death impacted his relationship with…

April 27, 2025

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Slayer Announce Hershey, PA Show With Knocked Loose, Suicidal Tendencies, Power Trip, Cavalera, And Exodus

Slayer have announced a massive headlining show at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA. The concert will be held on September 20 and it will also feature sets from Knocked Loose, Suicidal Tendencies, Power Trip, Cavalera (playing Sepultura’s “Chaos A.D.”), and Exodus (playing “Bonded By Blood”). WWE superstar Damian Priest will serve as the host. Pre-sale…

April 7, 2025

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Slayer Teasing Pennsylvania Show

It looks like Slayer are planning a show in Hershey, PA. The following teaser was shared: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Live Nation Philadelphia (@livenationphila)

April 4, 2025

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Slayer Announce UK Shows

Slayer have booked two UK shows around their appearance at Black Sabbath’s farewell show. Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Mastodon, Hatebreed and Neckbreakker will open. Here’s the band’s updated schedule: With Amon Amarth, Anthrax, Mastodon, Hatebreed, and Neckbreakker: 07/03 Cardiff, UK – Blackweir Fields 07/06 London, UK – Finsbury Park With Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, etc.:…

March 3, 2025

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Slayer’s Kerry King On Black Sabbath’s Farewell Show: “It’s A Huge Moment In Rock History”

During a recent interview with Spin, Slayer guitarist Kerry King opened up about the band’s participation in Black Sabbath’s farewell show. According to him, the concert will be “a huge moment in rock history.” King said the following, while also confirming that Slayer have already been rehearsing a Sabbath song: “I probably would have done…

March 3, 2025

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